1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1977 Volvo 260
To start off, 1977 Volvo 260 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,662 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Volvo 260 (146 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Volvo 260 weights approximately 588 kg more than 1966 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Volvo 260 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Volvo 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 40 | 1977 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | A 40 | 260 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2660 mm |
